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TEB 33S

1978 Fiat 128

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,599 mi
Last recorded83,599 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1978 Fiat 12869,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEB 33S
MakeFiat
Model128
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 83,599 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 77,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,380 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,104 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2005 70,646 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 128?

Based on 569 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13
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TEB 33S is a 1978 Fiat 128 in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Fiat 128 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 69,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 128 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TEB 33S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 128 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Fiat 128 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEB 33S registered?

TEB 33S is a 1978 Fiat 128, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is TEB 33S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEB 33S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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